Famara Diedhiou takes to social media

Simon Grayson set for talks with Sunderland

The Preston North End boss will chat with the Black Cats regarding the vacant managerial position.

The Lilywhites released this statement today.

‘Preston North End have today been contacted by Sunderland Football Club to ask permission to speak to Simon Grayson in relation to their vacant managerial position.

‘Having spoken to Simon, he has asked permission to speak to the Black Cats and therefore the club had no option but to allow these conversations to take place, with a compensation package already guaranteed in his contract.

‘Whilst these talks are ongoing, Steve Thompson will be in charge of first team affairs.

The club will make no further comment at this stage.’

Preston boss Simon Grayson.

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Will Famara Diedhiou be as fashionable as Kodjia?

Both joined Bristol City from Angers and one has since left the club.

One thing, however, that you cannot shy away from is Jonathan Kodjia’s clobber. Check out his latest outfit.

Chief scout available

Bristol City are still on the lookout for a new chief scout following the departure of Des Taylor.

Well, according to the Sun, highly-rated talent spotter Micky Doherty could be available after his exit at Sunderland. The former Everton and Chelsea employee has left the Stadium of Light and is credited with discovering Wayne Rooney.

He was brought in when David Moyes took over the Black Cats but he has since been sacked as manager.

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When does pre-season begin for the Robins?

Will Buckley transfer latest

The right winger - a position Bristol City are looking to fill - could be on his way to newly-promoted Bolton Wanderers, who have beaten off the challenge of three unnamed Championship clubs to sign the Sunderland player, according to the Sun.

Could the Robins have been one of them?

Buckley made 11 appearances on loan at Sheffield Wednesday last season and could now join Mark Little at the Macron following his release by Lee Johnson at the end of the campaign.

Will Buckley

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Ben Gladwin tipped for big things

The midfielder was brought to Ashton Gate on loan in 2016 and City had high hopes for the former Swindon Town player.

Gladwin, however, made just one appearance in a frustrating spell for the Robins before returning to QPR.

After recently joining Blackburn Rovers, their boss Tony Mowbray has spoken highly of the 25-year-old.

“He is a different type of player this lad. He’s 6’2” and a powerhouse of a footballer really,” Mowbray said.

“When he gets in his stride and travelling with that ball he’s very difficult to stop. He can shoot off both feet, he can play wide, he can play down the middle, he’s just got all the raw assets really.

“I think he’s lost his way a little bit at QPR, but he’s another player that I know can play at a higher level.

“I felt his quality at Swindon, where he had a very, very talented coach working with him and they built a good passing team, similar to the way that I would like to put a team together, and I think he’s going to look forward to it.

Ben Gladwin

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Emyr Huws opts for Ipswich Town

The Welsh international was linked heavily with a move to Bristol City, but he has now joined the Tractor Boys after spending time there on loan last season.